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Mont Liggins: NZ hero and mentor
Sir Graham ‘Mont’ Liggins who died on 24 August was an outstanding medical scientist, with a global reputation, says PMCSA.
The weighting game
IRL’s metrologists are taking a novel approach to bringing the kilogram — the last measurement to be based on a physical object — into the 21st century.
Scientists, take heart, says IRL CEO
Shaun Coffey says it is heartening that despite a tight fiscal environment, the current government has prioritised science in the 2010 budget.
CEO sought for Science Ministry
An outstanding leadership opportunity, with Science and Innovation at heart of Government’s economic growth strategy, says Minister Mapp.
A cool $15M for Antarctic research
NIWA, Landcare Research and GNS Science receive over $15M to do further outstanding science research in Antarctica over the next four years.
New-look boards will get the best from CRIs
New appointees on Crown Research Institutes boards will place the CRIs at the forefront of innovation and economic growth, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp said recently.
Scottish College honours AgResearch scientist
AgResearch Principal Scientist Dr Liz Wedderburn has been honoured by the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with a five year visiting fellowship.
Dr Tom Richardson appointed AgResearch CEO
The current head of the Rotorua-based CRI, New Zealand Forest Research Institute Ltd, trading as Scion, Dr Tom Richardson, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of AgResearch Ltd, after the resignation of Dr Andrew West.
Rotorua Scientist a Finalist for Zonta Award
Dr Anna Hopkins, a scientist at Scion, Rotorua, is one of three candidates shortlisted for this year’s Zonta Science Award.
CRI Chairs become RSNZ Companions
Sue Suckling and Rick Christie, recent chairs of NIWA and AgResearch respectively, receive a rare honour for their contribution to leadership in New Zealand science.
New Science
New Value
Earnings from NZ's horticultural industries exceed $6 billion
Figures from Plant & Food Research show fruit, vegetables, wine and flowers were worth more than $6 billion exports and domestic spend in the year to 30 June 2009, up around $470m on 2008.
Chief Scientist named in New Year Honours list
Plant & Food Research Chief Scientist, Dr Ian Ferguson, was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to horticultural science in the 2010 New Year Honours list
Plant & Food Research Scientist recognised by arable industry.
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) has named Plant & Food Research scientist, Dr Mark Goodwin, as the 2009 Researcher of the Year, for the pollination research that he and his team have carried out over recent years.
$35.7 million investment in kiwifruit research consortium
The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, Minister of Research Science and Technology, has announced a $35.7 million dollar investment into a seven-year ZESPRI/Plant & Food Research programme to develop new kiwifruit varieties.
CRIs benefit New Zealand
Annual Reports show diversity of ways in which the 8 Crown Research Institutes are at the heart of New Zealand’s science effort, advancing ideas and delivering solutions.
Bee researcher recognised for contribution to science
Dr Mark Goodwin, a scientist at Plant & Food Research, has been awarded a New Zealand Science and Technology Medal for his work on honey bees and crop pollination practices.
Science there to develop stand-out products
Plant & Food Research Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Bruce Campbell, talks company strategy and discusses the increased alignment between science and industry.
Visit highlights opportunity for sustainable partnership
Plant & Food Research was honoured to today receive a visit from His Excellency Mr Nong Duc Manh, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
Breeding apples with red flesh
Dr Richard Espley, a molecular biologist at Plant & Food Research, has been named one of the MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year for his work in apple genetics.
IRL strengthens financial position
Industrial Research Ltd (IRL) has strengthened its financial position despite a challenging external operating environment, says Chief Executive Shaun Coffey.
